Treatment for Chest Wall Tumors

Our physicians have access to the latest diagnosis and cutting-edge treatments to provide personalized care with the best possible outcome. Your treatment options will depend on the specifics of your chest wall tumor and can include a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical removal and reconstruction.

Chemotherapy

Chest Wall Tumor Chemotherapy Treatment

One way of treating chest wall tumors is through Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells. It can be given by mouth, injection, or infusion, or on the skin, depending on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.

Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses various forms of radiation to kill cancer cells or slows their growth by damaging their DNA. At the Vasek Polak Radiation Oncology Department, our patients have access to leading-edge radiation therapy technologies to shrink and kill cancer cells.

Chest wall resection and reconstruction is the primary surgical option for chest wall tumors. A portion of the rib cage must be removed to eradicate a chest wall tumor. The reconstruction (replacement) of the chest wall is created using prosthetic materials or adjacent muscle, mesh or mesh with “plastic” material.

To make an appointment please call: 310-829-8618 Or submit an online request.

Doctors Who Treat Chest Wall Tumors

Dr. Mckeena and Dr. Onugha are expert thoracic surgeons recognized nationally and internationally. And are committed to excellence in patient care, teaching, research and community service.